The Author's POV

Chapter 612

A new morning arrived.

As soon as I woke up, I washed up and had breakfast with my family. After that, I got changed and left the apartment. Not going to lie, the last part took me a little longer than expected due to some unforeseen circumstances. Nevertheless, I was still on time.

"Are you ready?"

I was greeted by Amanda when I arrived at the front of the flat. She looked quite vivacious with her long white skirt and a black turtleneck that hid her neck.

Upon seeing her, I apologized immediately.

"Sorry, Nola was giving me a hard time."

"What happened this time?"

"…She had a nightmare, and she didn't want to let go of me."

Amanda covered her mouth and laughed.

"That's adorable."

"Not when you're in a hurry."

"It's fine, let's go. I've got the driver waiting downstairs."

"Thanks…"

Thanking Amanda, my mood shifted. Not in a good way as I was reminded of my purpose.

'...It's been a while since I last paid a visit.'

To Smallsnake's grave.

About a year or so.

I just couldn't bear to go. It reminded me of my failure. My failure in saving someone that was dear to me.

...But I also knew that this couldn't go on anymore.

As I was getting ready to leave for Immorra, I thought I should pay him a visit. It was about time I moved on.

"It's alright."

I felt Amanda squeeze my hand as she looked up at me. Meeting her gaze, I felt my heart calm down a little as a smile spread across my face.

Then, squeezing her hand back, I leaned my body forward and gave her a peck on the cheek.

"You…"

"Thanks."

I let go of her hand and moved away toward the elevators. Pretending ignorance to her bewildered expression.

It was about time I got her back because of how cheeky she had been acting lately. I was satisfied with just seeing her reaction.

…and it was exactly because of this feeling that I was experiencing that my face turned somber.

'I can't lose this.'

This little joy in my life.

It was probably the only thing that was stopping me from losing it.

So…

I had to do everything to not lose it.

***

Amanda stared at Ren's parting back with her hand pressed against the side of her cheek.

'It's hot.'

herself while she felt the heat rise on both sides of her

shook her more than she expected. Most likely because this was

be her who initiated. She didn't blame him,

emotions on him. Even though their progress was extremely slow, it was nonetheless still progress, and Amanda could see from Ren's behavior that he was gradually

this, and her heart

But...

her

was just

***

Tap. Tap. Tap.

of tabs flashed across Ryan's screen as his fingers danced

if Ryan was actually able to see what the tabs exhibited given how quickly they arrived and disappeared. Unexpectedly, it seemed like he could see them

eyes over the five monitors in front of him, Ryan's hand paused. Then, with a furrow of his brows,

I disable the system, the generator will activate and the enemies will be alerted

at one of the monitors, Ryan pressed

able to assist you any longer, guys. They have a backup generator for their system. You must act quickly since

[No problem]

voice echoed

It belonged to Ava.

I can handle this without a problem. I'll get back at you in ten

"Got it."

communication shut

toward the main screen, Ryan took a pen from the side of his desk

be able to meet our

to perform tasks from time to time. They were required by law to meet certain monthly targets

they were of the lowest rank in the past, it wasn't an issue before, but when their mercenary organization rose in status, they

with. It wasn't just the fame that

at the moment, it was Hein and Ava's turn to complete the

we

dropped the pen on the

blankly stared at

sure is

his connections and role, Ryan tried his best to make up for his absence, but even after two years had passed, he was not as efficient as

that he understood just how

think

his chest tighten whenever he

passed, he couldn't

him every day. Maybe because he was still a teenager, or maybe because Smallsnake meant so much to him, but every day, he would force himself to learn and improve his methods. It was the only thing

he want such a situation to happen

Ding—!

a message. It

going to another planet in two days' time. I want everyone to

as heavy silence fell

tried to calm down, but when he saw the words 'another planet'

of his might. Unknowingly, his

'Calm down Ryan.'

quell his rough breathing, and even then, he could feel his heart

"Huff…huff…"

teeth, he brought his

[Okay.]

contained a single word. And one

up from his seat once he

mirror while resting both of his hands on the desk to support his body. He said, staring at his

can't go on, I need

***

"We're here."

the black car and stretched my body. A familiar chapel appeared

closed my eyes while

'Here I am.'

had been a while since I had been here. Honestly, everything felt so familiar yet so unfamiliar at the same

feeling into words, but…it wasn't a

felt like it was eating away

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